Day Tripper: Make the hike to Independence Lakes

Day Tripper: Make the hike to Independence Lakes

At 59 years old, Danny Osterhout has lived in Declo long enough to know Independence Lakes are an often-overlooked alpine treasure. He longs for more opportunities to saddle up a horse or lace up his hiking boots to make the quick jaunt into the lake system, nestled...
Lake Cleveland

Lake Cleveland

I was doing a photo shoot up at the lookout tower on top of Mt. Harrison last weekend (August 15th 2010) and was surprised to find so many flowers in bloom. It looked like springtime and the sweet smell in the air was amazing! This is Lake Cleveland located near...
The Cowboy Life

The Cowboy Life

Many in their mid-20s pine for adventure ala Mad Men, while clinging to modern perks like Wi-Fi, sonic toothbrushes and deeply urban penthouse apartments. That isn’t the life Adam Miller, 25, ever envisioned for himself, opting instead to spend winters working on a...
It’s the Great Pumpkin, Southern Idaho

It’s the Great Pumpkin, Southern Idaho

It wouldn’t be fall without the tradition of choosing and carving your very own pumpkin. We’ve rounded up a few of Southern Idaho’s best pumpkin patches – and just like pumpkins, the local patches come in all shapes and sizes. As soon as the leaves...
The Haunted Mansions of Albion

The Haunted Mansions of Albion

It’s anyone’s guess whether the historic Albion Normal School is haunted, but it will definitely be filled with spooks in October. When the Albion Heritage Group – consisting of three Idaho families – purchased the property in October of 2007, they set out...